Top 10 GT players with the most number of calls in IPL
10. MM Sharma
MM Sharma didn't get much of a chance in GT, but he did get a call in a lesser innings. This kind of thing is usually seen with lower profile batsmen - where they get out quickly if they can't start attacking batting effortlessly.
MM Sharma is a batsman for Gujarat Titans (GT) who has made some impressive appearances in the IPL despite playing limited opportunities. MM Sharma has played a total of 4 innings in 26 matches from 2023 to 2024 and has made 1 appearance in them. Although the numbers may seem relatively low, it is still significant as his batting position is usually lower in the order, where the batsman needs to score quick runs towards the end of the match.
In the T20 format, MM Sharma's ducks usually occur when he tries to start a quick attacking innings for his team. Playing aggressively at short notice increases the risk and the possibility of being dismissed for a duck.
However, looking at MM Sharma's overall performance, it is clear that these ducks are not a lack of skill or ability. Rather, they are an effect of GT's batting strategy and the dynamic of T20 cricket. Ducks do not mean bad batting - they are just part of the situation.
9. MD Shanaka
Shanaka has had limited opportunities, taking one call in a total of 3 innings. He is ranked 9th in GT's rankings because his total call to innings ratio is slightly lower than the others.
MD Shanaka is an all-rounder for Gujarat Titans (GT) who, despite playing in short innings, has made a significant presence in the T20 format. Shanaka has batted in a total of 3 innings for GT in 2023 and has managed 1 duck. While the number may seem low, it does mean that he has been in situations where the batsmen have to attack quickly or help the team in last-minute pressure.
Shanaka's call mainly comes due to the pressure of short innings or target runs in the match. In T20 cricket, when batting lower down the order, there is a high risk of chasing quick runs. Shanaka got out quickly in that situation.
However, looking at MD Shanaka's overall performance, it is clear that this one call does not affect his skills or contribution. It is just a reflection of the strategic innings for GT and the dynamic situation of the T20 game.
8. LH Ferguson
Ferguson, although primarily a bowler, has made a name for himself in the batting position this series. Ducks are common for fast bowlers as they usually come late and don't get many opportunities to play big innings.
LH Ferguson is a key fast bowler for Gujarat Titans (GT) who gets limited opportunities to bat. Ferguson has batted in a total of 3 innings for GT in 2022 and has made 1 duck out of them. Since he is mainly known for the team's bowling attack, his batting goal is usually to add some runs at the last minute. In such a situation, getting out quickly is normal in the T20 format.
Ferguson's call comes mainly due to the pressure of the last over or attacking in limited overs. Batsmen lower down the order often don't get the chance to play big innings, but instead make small contributions for the team. So Ducks is not a symbol of poor performance here.
Overall, LH Ferguson has made limited contributions to the GT team in batting, but his impact on the bowling has been impressive. His one call is part of the normal challenges of T20 cricket and does not impact the team's overall performance.
7. DG Nalkande
Nalkande didn't get many chances but made a call during his game. Being on the edge of your seat can quickly lead to danger, and that's the thrill of cricket.
DG Nalkande is an emerging fast bowler for Gujarat Titans (GT) who plays a limited role in batting as well as bowling. From 2022 to 2024, he has batted in a total of 2 innings for GT and has scored 1 duck in them. Since Nalkande usually bats at the bottom of the order, it is normal for him to get out for a duck in the fast-paced conditions of T20 matches.
In the T20 format, the pressure is on the batsmen at the back of the order—to add runs quickly and play some important balls. In these situations, it is necessary to take risks, and sometimes getting out quickly is inevitable. Nalkande's call is also a result of such a situation.
This one call does not have a big impact on DG Nalkande's overall performance. His real contribution comes in bowling and fielding, where he takes important wickets for the GT team and is able to change the course of the match. Therefore, it would be wrong to consider him a bad batsman for one call.
6. Mohammed Shami
Yes, Shami is a great bowler, not a batsman. That's why he got called up only once in 2 innings. Ducks are common for bowlers, but it doesn't become a big obstacle for their team because they don't play a key role in batting.
Mohammed Shami is the main pace bowler for Gujarat Titans (GT), who plays a limited role in batting. He has batted in just 2 innings in 33 matches for GT from 2022 to 2023, and has scored 1 duck in them. Since Shami is primarily a key player in the team's bowling attack, his aim when batting is usually to add a few quick runs and contribute at the last minute. It is normal to get out for a duck in such a pressured situation.
In T20 cricket, the pressure is on the batsmen, especially in the lower order. They have to take risks to score runs quickly and this often leads to calls. Shami's call is also a result of such a situation.
However, this does not have a major impact on Mohammed Shami's overall performance. His real contribution comes in the bowling, where he takes important wickets for the GT team and is able to change the direction of the match. So a call should not be considered a bad batsman.
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5. Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal has stood in one match. Just 1 innings—a call at the same time. Although his bowling performance as a player is strong, the time count in batting is reduced.
Yash Dayal is a fast bowler for Gujarat Titans (GT) who mainly contributes in bowling. In 14 matches for GT from 2022 to 2023, Yash Dayal has batted in only 1 innings and in that innings he got a duck. Since he usually bats at the bottom of the order, it is normal to get out for a duck in the fast-paced conditions of T20 cricket.
In the T20 format, the pressure is on the batsmen lower down the order—to add runs quickly, to make a significant contribution for the team in the last few overs. In such situations, it is necessary to take risks, and this can easily lead to being called up. Yash Dayal's call-up is a reflection of this situation.
However, Yash Dayal's overall performance is very important for the GT team. He takes wickets regularly with his bowling and plays an effective role in changing the course of the match. So a call does not show him as a bad batsman; rather it is a normal part of T20 cricket.
4. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is one of the best batsmen in the IPL and a star player for Gujarat Titans (GT). Although he has been playing many important innings for the team, he has been called up in some matches. Shubman Gill has played a total of 61 innings in 61 matches from 2022 to 2026 and has made 3 ducks in them.
Gill's ducks mainly occur when the match is under pressure or when quick runs are required. Since he usually bats in the middle order, he sometimes gets out trying to get a quick start for the team. Also, in the T20 format, some innings are very short and the batsman has to take risks to maintain the strike rate, which sometimes leads to getting out for zero runs.
However, if you look at Shubman Gill's batting career statistics, you can see that these ducks are just a reflection of his batting role. With 2488 runs in 61 innings and an average of 46.07, he has been consistently delivering big innings for the team. His 3 ducks usually come in some short-range innings or under very high pressure, which is a normal part of T20 cricket.
In short, Shubman Gill's ducks are not a result of his poor batting; rather, they are a result of strategic innings for GT and the dynamic conditions of T20. The number of ducks is quite normal and does not affect his overall performance.
3. R Tewatia
R Tewatia is a game-changer – but since he comes into the middle-order of the team, he has to deliver big innings in certain situations and sometimes get out quickly. That's why he has three caps to his name.
R Tewatia is a key middle-order all-rounder for Gujarat Titans (GT), who contributes to the team in both batting and bowling. Tewatia has played 45 innings in 62 matches for GT from 2022 to 2026, and has scored 3 ducks in them. The main reason for his high number of ducks is that he often tries to score runs quickly when under pressure. In T20 cricket, the middle-order batsmen are under pressure to maintain a run rate and it is natural to get out quickly if you take risks in this situation.
R Tewatia's batting strategy is to play aggressively and try to build short innings for the team. Despite some ducks in his innings, his overall performance has been very strong—614 runs, 150.49 strike rate and he has contributed to the team as a crisis man in important situations.
In short, R Tewatia's Ducks are a natural part of T20 cricket and are perfectly in line with the GT team's batting strategy.
2. WP Saha
Saha is a very experienced batsman and wicketkeeper. He has played a wide range of innings in the batting – but has only managed three ducks in his limited playing time among the top-order batsmen. That is a high number compared to many players.
WP Saha is the main wicketkeeper batsman for Gujarat Titans (GT), who makes significant contributions to the team in both batting and keeping. From 2022 to 2024, Saha has batted in 37 innings for GT in 37 matches and has taken 3 ducks. Although the number of ducks is a bit noticeable, it is normal in the high-pressure situations of T20 cricket.
Saha usually bats in the middle order and tries to increase the run rate for the team. Sometimes, taking risks for a quick attack, he gets out for a duck. In such situations, ducks do not mean weakness of the batsman, but rather a reflection of the challenging conditions of the match and the team's attempt to reduce the run pressure.
WP Saha's overall performance has been very strong—824 runs, 5 half-centuries and a strike rate of 124.65, he has been a consistent contributor to the GT team's batting. His 3 ducks do not mark him as a bad batsman, rather they are a normal part of T20 cricket.
1. Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan—a world-class all-rounder and one of the best finishers in the team. However, due to his earthy batting, he has the highest number of ducks (7). This shows how challenging the situations he has faced are.
Rashid Khan is a world-class all-rounder for Gujarat Titans (GT), who has made significant contributions to the team in both batting and bowling. From 2022 to 2026, Rashid batted in 35 innings for GT in 62 matches and made 7 ducks in them. This is the highest number compared to other GT players.
Rashid Khan usually bats lower down the order and tries to add runs quickly for the team. In T20 cricket, the pressure is on the batsmen at the bottom of the order—it is normal to get out for a duck if you take risks in the pursuit of quick runs. Rashid's Ducks are largely a reflection of such stressful situations.
But his overall performance has been very strong—387 runs, a strike rate of 175.90, and an aggressive innings for the team at crucial moments. So Rashid Khan's Ducks don't make him look like a bad batsman; rather, it's part of GT's T20 strategy and the dynamics of the game.
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